1. Before you start reading Chapters 3 & 4, do some research on the following categories
  • Rov - a rabbi of higer order. What is his role? What processes did he go through for marriages? What Jewish Laws did he attend to?
  • In the 1920's, what was the procedure for people who wanted to come to the United States? Research immigration laws during that time to see how Ruth's family relocated over here from Poland.
  • Research Jewish Sabbath and traditions followed during that time including kosher meals, Orthodox traditions, and such.
  • Malcolm X - look up his life, his followers, what he stood for, "black power", and his death.
  • Black Panthers - who were they and what did they stand for?

2. Read Chapters 3 & 4

3. Answer the journal prompt on this discussion page.